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9 Superfoods to Protect and Prolong Health
Lynn Tryba
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Imagine ingesting something that could control your weight, boost your mood, or keep you sharp—without side effects.

“Superfoods” do this—and help protect against heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and more.

Sources

“51 Healthy Foods You Can Say ‘Yes’ To,” Health & Nutrition Letter, Tufts University

“Bean Consumption Is Associated with Greater Nutrient Intake, Reduced Systolic Blood Pressure, Lower Body Weight, and a Smaller Waist Circumference in Adults” by Yanni Papanikolaou, MHSc, and Victor L. Fulgoni III, PhD, Journal of the American College of Nutrition,10/08

“Berry Fruits: Compositional Elements, Biochemical Activities, and the Impact of Their Intake on Human Health, Performance, and Disease” by Navindra P. Seeram, J Agric Food Chem, 1/08

“The Effect of an Extract of Green and Black Tea on Glucose Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus . . .” by T. Mackenzie et al., Metabolism, 5/07

“Foods That Fight Cancer,” American Institute for Cancer Research, 2008

“Nut Consumption and Body Weight” by Joan Sabate, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 9/03

“Potential Prebiotic Properties of Almond Seeds,” G. Mandalari et al., Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 7/08

The SuperFoodsRx Diet by Wendy Bazilian, DrPH, MA, RD, Steven Pratt, MD, and Kathy Matthews ($25.95, Rodale, 2008)

“Whole Grains and Health: An Overview” by Leonard Marquart, PhD, RD, et al., Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 6/00

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